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Raul Villanueva
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Profitability of prophylactic R3 pesticide applications in soybean when pest pressure is low
Knott, C. A., Bradley, C., Lee, C. & Villanueva, R., Jun 2025, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 11, 1, e70048.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Learning Extension Through Firsthand Experiences of Graduate Students in an Amish Community
Villanueva, R., Gonzalez, Y. & Gomes, I., 2024, In: Journal of Extension. 62, 3, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hemp regulates the fitness of corn earworm (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) and its tachinid (Diptera) parasitoids
Falcon-Brindis, A. & Villanueva, R. T., Sep 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 9, e0311220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Checklist and key to species of stink bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) of Kentucky, United States of America
Falcon-Brindis, A. & Villanueva, R. T., 2024, In: ZooKeys. 1213, p. 75-93 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Novel Interaction of Nesidiocoris tenuis (Hemiptera: Miridae) as a Biological Control Agent of Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) in Potato
Esparza-Diaz, G., Villanueva, R. T. & Badillo-Vargas, I. E., Apr 2024, In: Insects. 15, 4, 261.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
IMPACT OF STORAGE ON NONDESTRUCTIVE DETECTABILITY OF CODLING MOTH INFESTATION IN APPLES
Adedeji, A. A., Ekramirad, N., Villanueva, R. & Khaled, A. Y., 2024, In: Journal of the ASABE. 67, 2, p. 401-408 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
First Report of Hirsutella thompsonii as an Entomopathogenic Fungus of Hemp Russet Mite (Aculops cannabicola) in Kentucky
Ricciardi, M. M., Smith, H., Viloria, Z., Dixon, E., Szarka, D., Pearce, R., Gauthier, N. & Villanueva, R. T., 2024, In: Plant Health Progress. 25, 1, p. 92-94 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Non-Destructive Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning-Based Predictive Models for Physicochemical Quality Attributes of Apples during Storage as Affected by Codling Moth Infestation †
Khaled, A. Y., Ekramirad, N., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., May 2023, In: Agriculture (Switzerland). 13, 5, 1086.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Classification of Codling Moth-Infested Apples Using Sensor Data Fusion of Acoustic and Hyperspectral Features Coupled with Machine Learning
Ekramirad, N., Khaled, A. Y., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., Apr 2023, In: Agriculture (Switzerland). 13, 4, 839.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Novel Approach to Tally Aculops cannabicola (Acari: Eriophyidae) for Field and Laboratory Studies
Falcon-Brindis, A., Villanueva, R. T., Viloria, Z. & Bradley, C. L., Apr 1 2023, In: Journal of Economic Entomology. 116, 2, p. 591-598 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Non-destructive detection of codling moth infestation in apples using acoustic impulse response signals
Khaled, A. Y., Ekramirad, N., Parrish, C. A., Eberhart, P. S., Doyle, L. E., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., Dec 2022, In: Biosystems Engineering. 224, p. 68-79 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluating invasion risk and population dynamics of the brown marmorated stink bug across the contiguous United States
Illán, J. G., Zhu, G., Walgenbach, J. F., Acebes-Doria, A., Agnello, A. M., Alston, D. G., Andrews, H., Beers, E. H., Bergh, J. C., Bessin, R. T., Blaauw, B. R., Buntin, G. D., Burkness, E. C., Cullum, J. P., Daane, K. M., Fann, L. E., Fisher, J., Girod, P., Gut, L. J. & Hamilton, G. C. & 31 others, , Nov 2022, In: Pest Management Science. 78, 11, p. 4929-4938 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Parasitism of Corn Earworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), by Tachinid Flies in Cultivated Hemp
Falcon-Brindis, A., Stireman, J. O., Viloria, Z. J. & Villanueva, R. T., Jun 2022, In: Insects. 13, 6, 519.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nondestructive detection of codling moth infestation in apples using pixel-based nir hyperspectral imaging with machine learning and feature selection
Ekramirad, N., Khaled, A. Y., Doyle, L. E., Loeb, J. R., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., Jan 1 2022, In: Foods. 11, 1, 8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Persistence of the exotic mirid nesidiocoris tenuis (Hemiptera: Miridae) in south Texas
Esparza-Diaz, G., Marconi, T., Avila, C. A. & Villanueva, R. T., Aug 2021, In: Insects. 12, 8, 715.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
NIR hyperspectral imaging with machine learning to detect and classify codling moth infestation in apples
Ekramirad, N., Khaled, A. Y., Doyle, L. E., Parrish, C. A., Villanueva, R. T., Donohue, K. D. & Adedeji, A. A., 2021, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021. p. 195-201 7 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Vibro-acoustic emission and heat stimulation effect on the detection of codling moth larvae in apples
Khaled, A. Y., Parrish, C. A., Ekramirad, N., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., 2021, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021. p. 210-218 9 p. (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Scolytinae in Nursery and Fruit Crops of Western Kentucky and Seasonal Population Patterns of Four Invasive Ambrosia Beetles
Viloria, Z., Villanueva, R. T., Bessin, R., O'Neal, P., Ranger, C. M. & Dunwell, W., Jul 1 2021, In: Journal of Entomological Science. 56, 3, p. 374-386 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Development of pattern recognition and classification models for the detection of vibro-acoustic emissions from codling moth infested apples
Ekramirad, N., Khaled, A. Y., Parrish, C. A., Donohue, K. D., Villanueva, R. T. & Adedeji, A. A., Nov 2021, In: Postharvest Biology and Technology. 181, 111633.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
First Record of Coccus hesperidum L. (Hemiptera: Coccidae) in Industrial Hemp in Kentucky
Villanueva, R. T., Gauthier, N. & Ahmed, M. Z., Dec 1 2020, In: Florida Entomologist. 103, 4, p. 514-515 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Incidence and Management of Mollusks - Year 2
Villanueva, R. (PI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
3/3/25 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
Developing Solutions to Economic Losses Caused by Slug Feeding in Soybean
Villanueva, R. (PI)
10/1/24 → 9/30/25
Project: Research project
Evaluation of the Efficacy, Agronomic Fit, and Environmental Fate of Biopesticides for Management of Economically Important Diseases and Arthropod Pests of Hemp
Villanueva, R. (PI) & Gauthier, N. (CoI)
4/1/24 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
Evaluation of the Efficacy, Agronomic Fit, and Environmental Fate of Biopesticides for Management of Economically Important Diseases and Arthropod Pests of Hemp
Gauthier, N. (PI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
4/1/24 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
Management Tactics and Tools for Insect Pests in the North Central Region
Villanueva, R. (PI)
10/1/24 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
Climate Changes and Shifts on Phenological Patterns of Aphids and Armyworms in Wheat
Villanueva, R. (PI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/23 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
Research and Extension on Emerging Soybean Pests in the North Central Region (Year 3)
Villanueva, R. (PI)
10/1/23 → 12/21/24
Project: Research project
IR-4 Study of the Efficacy of Insecticides Against the Rice Root Aphid on Hemp
Villanueva, R. (PI)
8/1/23 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Villanueva, R. (PI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Matthews, J. (PI), Adam, E. (CoI), Adams, A. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Gauthier, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), Kawashima, T. (CoI), Lawrence, L. (CoI), Mark, T. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Moe, L. (CoI), Page, A. (CoI), Pearce, R. (CoI), Schendel, R. (CoI), Urschel, K. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI), Villanueva, R. (CoI) & Xiong, Y. (CoI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
Incidence and Management of Slugs and Snails
Villanueva, R. (PI) & Viloria, Z. (CoI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
5/1/23 → 10/31/24
Project: Research project
Insecticide Tests and Strategies Against Stink Bugs
Villanueva, R. (PI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
5/1/23 → 10/31/24
Project: Research project
Strengthening Undergraduate Training through Experiential Learning Opportunities in Applied Agronomic Research and Extension (Personnel Scope)
Knott, C. (PI), Haramoto, E. (CoI), Kawashima, T. (CoI), Lee, C. (CoI), Legleiter, T. (CoI), Ritchey, E. (CoI), Salmeron Cortasa, M. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
4/1/18 → 3/31/23
Project: Research project
Evaluating Return on Investment (ROI) of Soybean Disease Management Practices
Bradley, C. (PI), Shockley, J. (CoI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
4/1/23 → 3/31/24
Project: Research project
IR-4 Minor Crop Pest Management: Control of Hemp Russet Mites in Hemp
Villanueva, R. (PI)
8/1/22 → 7/31/23
Project: Research project
Research and Extension on Emerging Soybean Pests in the North Central Region (Year 2)
Villanueva, R. (PI)
10/1/22 → 12/31/23
Project: Research project
FORAGE: Fall Armyworm Outreach and Research for Alfalfa Growers and Educators
Teutsch, C. (PI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
9/1/22 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
Evaluating Return on Investment (ROI) of Soybean Disease Management Practices
Bradley, C. (PI), Shockley, J. (CoI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
4/1/22 → 3/31/23
Project: Research project